Classic Mojito
A refreshing Cuban cocktail featuring white rum, fresh mint, lime juice, and soda water for a bright, fizzy, and herbaceous drink.
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 lime (cut into quarters), quartered
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2-3 oz soda water
- as needed crushed ice, crushed
- 1 mint sprig (for garnish)
Instructions
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1
In a highball glass, add 1 quartered lime (cut into quarters), 1 tbsp granulated sugar, and 8-10 fresh mint leaves.
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2
Using a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon, gently muddle the ingredients to release the mint oils and lime juice. Do not over-muddle the mint.
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3
Add 2 oz white rum and stir to dissolve the sugar.
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4
Fill the glass with as needed crushed crushed ice and top with 2-3 oz soda water.
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5
Stir gently to mix the drink.
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6
Garnish with 1 mint sprig (for garnish) and serve.